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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.36, 1,829.98 and 489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.36, 1,829.98 and 489.40 is: 734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.36 : 1,829.98 = 489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.36/1,829.98 = 489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.36x = 1,829.98 × 489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.36x = 895,592.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,592.21/1,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.48

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